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Monday, November 20, 2017

Kharosa Caves are located near to Kharosa village which is
in the Latur district of Maharashtra, One has to travel on the Kharosa Leni
road to reach the caves.

Kharosa Caves in Latur district in Maharashtra

Directions to the caves are tagged on google maps.

After travelling for around 25 KM from our last pit stop, Ausa fort, we finally saw a glimpse
of the caves, high up in the hills. The sunlight flashing on them, added a
golden shine to it.

Kharosa Caves in Latur district in Maharashtra

Sculptures in Kharosa Caves in Latur district in Maharashtra

There is a narrow tar road that leads to the entrance of the
fort. After parking the car there, we finally decided to walk to the caves.

History states that these caves were built around the 6th
century.

We started exploring the caves, as we still had sunlight
around us.

Kharosa Caves in Latur district in Maharashtra

Ganesh sculpture in Kharosa Caves in Latur district in Maharashtra

These were Buddhist Caves, there were 12 caves in all. Some of the
caves had beautiful sculptures on them. Some of the sculptures have eroded over
time. One of the caves also has a huge Shiv
ling placed inside with sculptures around
it. There is also a sculpture of Ganesh on the cave walls. Maybe some of these
caves are converted into Hindu Caves.

Sculptures in Kharosa Caves in Latur district in Maharashtra

Kharosa Caves in Latur district in Maharashtra

One of the caves is converted into a temple, it has a small
Shiv Ling placed in its premises. The temple premises only is painted white.
There is a metal gate to access the Shiv Ling, which is under lock and key. It
has beautiful sculptures around its walls.

Sculptures in Kharosa Caves in Latur district in Maharashtra

Sculptures in Kharosa Caves in Latur district in Maharashtra

After these exploring these caves, we sat near the caves to
have some fresh air, as we have only been traveling so far.